David Wild
PMP Network Presents
David Wild discusses his role as host of the Bravo show "Musicians," which features interviews with various artists. He talks about the show's format, which aims to delve into the lives and music of its guests. Wild also shares anecdotes from his experiences interviewing musicians.
David Wild
About David Wild
David Wild is an American writer, critic, and television producer specializing in music and entertainment. Born in Tenafly, New Jersey, he served as a contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine and hosted Bravo's "Musicians" interview series in 2001. Wild has written for the Grammy Awards since 2001 and became a producer in 2016, earning an Emmy nomination for "America: A Tribute to Heroes." He authored books including "Friends: The Official Companion" and "And the Grammy Goes To."
In this interview
- Discusses hosting "Musicians" on Bravo, featuring guests from Lou Reed to Barry Manilow.
- Describes the show as exploring who artists are and why they make their music.
- Recalls being told by a boy band he was overexposed after Grammy appearances.
- Talks about Cat Stevens as undervalued, noting his post-September 11 challenges.
“I think he's one of the most undervalued artists.”— David Wild, in this interview
Since this interview
Wild continued his Grammy Awards work, writing for "A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop" in 2023 and the "60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards" in 2025. In May 2022, he launched the "Naked Lunch" podcast with Phil Rosenthal, featuring Brad Paisley as the first guest.
